In November last year, precious cargo was trucked from Dubbo to Sydney's lower North Shore.

A young giraffe named Kitoto was leaving behind the country lifestyle for the bright lights of the city.

Leaving her family was hard and, after a false start, ABC Local radio and social media were keen to find out if she had made it safely to her new home.

ABC Producer Kia Handley went to find out how Kitoto was settling in, what she's been busy with since the move and whether or not the other giraffes were being friendly!

"She came down here and joined our little herd, it's good to have new arrivals and also she was getting a bit too old to be in the situation she was in with her coming into breeding age and living with her father," explained Tracey Roberts, Senior Keeper at Taronga Zoo.

Tracey said that as for settling in, once Kitoto got used to the routine she was fine. The giraffe herd were also doing well to welcome her into the fold.

"Niota, our oldest female, was a little bit hesitant at first - thought she was a funny little thing and ran away a little bit - but Jimiyu, our tallest male, just took an immediate shine to her and they're the best of friends.

"They've all created a great rapport now and we don't have any troubles moving them around. They all go together as a herd."

Hear how Kitoto has adjusted to the sounds, crowds, and views of Sydney with Tracey Roberts also elaborating on her training and future at the zoo.